Best Madagascar Tour

TMDG101: 13 Days Private Tour of Antananarivo - Andasibe - Antsirabe - Ranomafana - Ranohira - Ifaty - Antananarivo
Tour Type: Private tailor-made tour
Guide: English-speaking driver guide, experienced and knowledgeable
Accommodation: 3 to 4-star handpicked hotels & featured lodge

Highlights:
  • Visit Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic Reserve and get close to the animals.
  • Explore the most popular natural reserve - Andasibe-Mantadia National Park.
  • Have a escorted hiking tour to Isalo National Park.
This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
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Day 1 Arrival in Antananarivo, Airport pick up
Your vacation will start from the capital Antananarivo. On your arrival at the airport, our driver guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. If arrive early, you can go around for a walk or take a break after check-in.

Accommodation: Le Louvre Hotel and Spa
Day 2 Drive along road RN2 to Andasibe
On the second day, the driver guide will pick you up from the hotel and head to Andasibe. There, we will go to visit Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic Reserve where you can see and have close contact with chameleon, lizard, frog, snake, butterfly and Sifaka lemur. Afternoon, visit Parc Mitsinjo to see chameleon, snakes, birds and the biggest lemur Indri Indri. In the evening, the driver guide will accompany you to wander nearby the hotel and you may find some nocturnal creatures.  

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mantadia Lodge Rainforest
Day 3 Guided tour to Andasibe National Park
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is the most popular natural reserve in the country. This morning, the driver guide will take you to trace different kinds of lemurs in the national park. In the afternoon, move on to visit Lemurs Island and Crocodile Park. After the visit, go back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mantadia Lodge Rainforest
Day 4 Transfer from Andasibe to Antsirabe (8h)
On the fourth day, we'll leave Andasibe early in the morning and drive to Antsirabe, taking about 8hours. Antsirabe is the third largest city in Madagascar. With an altitude of 1,500 m (4,921 feet), its temperature is relatively cool. After arrival, check in the hotel. On the streets and alleys of Antsirabe, you can see many colorful rickshaws. During the rest free time of the day, you can enjoy some time experiencing the rickshaw ride. The rickshaw driver here is called pousse-pousse.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Plumeria Hotel
Day 5 Drive to Ranomafana and stop over at Ambositra
Today we'll leave Antsirabe and drive to Ranomafana. On the way stop at Ambositra and have a visit, this place is famous for its handicrafts and wood carvings. You can stroll around and buy some souvenirs if you like. Afterwards, continue to drive to the hotel in Ranomafana.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Thermal Ranomafana
Day 6 Visit the wildlife in Ranomafana National Park
After the breakfast, our local guide will accompany you to visit the Ranomafana National Park, which will last for about 4 hours. The park is a paradise for wild animals including 12 kinds of lemurs and crawlers, birds and butterflies. After the visit, we will drive you back to the hotel for a rest. When night falls, the driver guide will accompany you to enjoy a short night walk, so you can see some night lemurs and other nocturnal animals.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Thermal Ranomafana
Day 7 Transfer to Ranohira with a short visit at Anja community reserve
Today we'll drive to Ranohira, taking about 5 hours. The town is the entrance to the Isalo National Park. On the way, we will stop to visit the Anja community reserve which is one of the best place to see ring-tailed lemurs. Upon arrival in Ranohira, check in the hotel and relax.  

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Isalo Rock Lodge
Day 8 Escorted hiking tour to Isalo National Park
Today, under the companion of the local guide, we'll visit Isalo National Park which covers an area of 815 square kilometers. The park has several natural pools, special rocks and valleys and is also home to many wildlife.

In late afternoon, we'll visit the two main attractions outside the park, La Reine de l'Isalo and La Fenetre de l'Isalo. You can admire the beautiful sunset scene and take amazing pictures there. After, return back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Isalo Rock Lodge
Day 9 Drive to Ifaty with a short visit to Reniala Reserve
Today we'll drive to the seaside city Ifaty, taking about 3.5 hours. En route, make a stopover in Tulear, the biggest city in south Madagascar. After a short visit here, keep driving north for about 1 hour to arrive at Ifaty, and then visit Reniala Reserve to see the baobab forest and the turtle park. Stay overnight at a local hotel in Ifaty.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Les Dunes d'Ifaty
Day 10 Free day at Ifaty
You are free today. The hotel we choose for you is close to the sea and has kinds of entertainment facilities. You can relax on the beach or try the facilities. If you want to experience some water sports, you can ask the hotel staff to book for you.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Les Dunes d'Ifaty
Day 11 Relaxation and leisure
Today is another free day. We will not arrange any activities for you. You can rest in the hotel to relieve the fatigue of the journey, or choose to attend some activities you like.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Les Dunes d'Ifaty
Day 12 Transfer to Toliara, Fly back to Antananrivo
Today the driver guide will transfer you from the hotel to Toliara Airport for flight back to the capital. On arrival, another driver guide will pick you up and send you to the hotel. If you are energetic, you can stroll around the local market.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Le Louvre Hotel and Spa
Day 13 Antananarivo departure, Airport see off
This is the last day of your south Madagascar tour. Our driver guide will send you to the airport according to your flight time.

Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
Tour Prices
2024 & 2025 Special: 10% off - Book before Apr 30, 2024
Travelers2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
Jul - OctUSD2669 USD2402USD2629 USD2366
Jan - Jun, Nov - DecUSD2459 USD2213USD2489 USD2240
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
  • The prices in red reflect 10% discount.
Price Includes
  • Domestic airfare (economy class): Toliara/ Antananrivo
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
  • Service of English speaking driver guide for 2-3 travelers
  • Private driver and English speaking guide for 4-5 travelers or more
  • Private transfer in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Entrance fees for mentioned sights visited
  • All government applicable taxes and service charges
Price Excludes
  • International flights into and out Madagascar
  • Lunches and dinners, but advice freely available
  • Personal expenses (travel insurance, laundry, drinks, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Madagascar visa fee
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